Mount Vernon City Council
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Mount Vernon, OH 43050
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Arial-Foundation Park Conservancy plans to turn park operations over to Mount Vernon
Jun 10, 2025
The Ariel-Foundation Park Conservancy Board aims to transfer the operations and maintenance of the park's facility to the city next year, while retaining control over special programming such as the upcoming Ricky Skaggs concert.
Mount Vernon adjust appropriations so Probation can use $195,000 grant before deadline
Jun 10, 2025
The Mount Vernon City Council has approved adjustments to appropriations within the Probation Department, allowing it to allocate $195,000 in grant funding within a two-week timeframe.
Local Government Meetings today in Knox County
Jun 9, 2025
Knox County Local Government Meetings today.
Government events this week in Knox County: June 8-14
Jun 9, 2025
The following events are scheduled to take place in Knox County this week.
Mount Vernon asking for ODNR grant funds for Arch Park
Jun 2, 2025
Mount Vernon is set to pursue a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) to fund enhancements at Arch Park.
Government events this June in Knox County
May 31, 2025
The following events are scheduled to take place in Knox County this month.
Knox Public Health continues to navigate measles cases
May 27, 2025
As Knox County approaches the likely conclusion of its measles outbreak, Knox Public Health Commissioner Zach Green informed the Mount Vernon City Council that the county had recorded 20 confirmed measles cases as of his quarterly report on May 12.
Local Government Meetings today in Knox County
May 26, 2025
Knox County Local Government Meetings today.
Government events this week in Knox County: May 25-31
May 26, 2025
The following events are scheduled to take place in Knox County this week.
Grand opening for Mount Vernon's new splash pad coming Saturday
May 21, 2025
Mount Vernon is set to unveil its new splash pad at Riverside Park on Saturday, May 24, with festivities beginning at 10 a.m. According to a city news release, the event will mark the grand opening of Captain Hunter's Landing, a pirate-themed...
Mount Vernon approves economic development steps to aid Liberty Crossing
May 19, 2025
The Mount Vernon City Council advanced plans for economic development incentives during its meeting on May 12.
Contractor testing Mount Vernon's outdoor warning sirens
May 13, 2025
Mount Vernon will conduct a test of its outdoor warning sirens on Wednesday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Although the plan does not include activating the sirens, there remains a possibility that they might sound.
Local Government Meetings today in Knox County
May 12, 2025
Knox County Local Government Meetings today.
Government events this week in Knox County: May 11-17
May 12, 2025
The following events are scheduled to take place in Knox County this week.
Mount Vernon Police chief plans to add drug detective
May 5, 2025
Mount Vernon Police Chief Robert Morgan requested the City Council during its April 28 meeting to authorize the hiring of an additional police officer for his department.
South Main Street property rezoned for multifamily development
May 5, 2025
Mount Vernon City Council President Bruce Hawkins cast the deciding vote to break a tie during the April 24 City Council meeting, approving the rezoning of a property at the southeast corner of Parrot and South Main Streets from R1A to R3...
Spring Clean-up Day welcomes all Knox residents on Saturday
Apr 30, 2025
Mount Vernon's annual Spring Clean-up Day is scheduled for Saturday at a new location, the Schnormeier Events Center, and is open to all Knox County residents this year.
Government events this May in Knox County
Apr 30, 2025
The following events are scheduled to take place in Knox County this month.
Marvin starts work as Mount Vernon's assistant city inspector
Apr 29, 2025
Brian Marvin commenced his role as the City of Mount Vernon's new assistant city inspector on April 21, succeeding former Code Enforcement Officer Greg Bemiller, who retired at the end of February 2025.
Local Government Meetings today in Knox County
Apr 28, 2025
Knox County Local Government Meetings today.